Backpacking Checklist

Essential Backpacking Gear

Food

Clothing: 

Underwear in a plastic bag

Hiking Socks (synthetic or wool blend)

Boots or hiking shoes

Hygiene:

Toothbrush and Toothpaste

Biodegradable Soap

Equipment:

Backpacking with rain cover or trash bag

Sleeping bag in waterproof stuff sack

Tents, Tarps or Bivy Sacks

Personal First Aid kits with mole skin

Stove and fuel

Matches or lighter

Water Treatment (filter or iodine tablets)

Water and water bottles (2-3 liters)

Flashlight

Knife

Compass

50 ft lightweight cord

Deep plate, cup and spoon

2 sealable plastic bags for garbage

Toilet paper and paper towels

Pot for cooking

Optional Backpacking Gear

Leave in car:

Full change of clothes (including comfortable shoes)

Snack and Drink

Optional Clothing:

Long Pants (no jeans)

T-shirts

Gaiters

Sunglasses (with retaining cord)

Bandanna

Seasonal Clothing:

Fleece jacket or wool sweater

Polypro long underwear tops and bottoms

Nylon or quick drying shorts

Gloves

Hat

Face mask

Swim suit

Light weight sandals to wear in camp

Equipment:

Emergency whistle

Aluminum foil

Scouring pad

Watch

Camera and film

Walking staff'

Money and change for phone

Sleeping pad (essential in cooler weather)

Day pack

Notebook and pen or pencil

Camp stool

Dishsoap

Plastic trowel or shovel

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